Roblox Studio FPS Shooter Tutorial - Part 1

Introduction

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to create a first-person shooter (FPS) game in Roblox Studio. This guide will cover the fundamental steps and tools you'll need to get started with your game development journey. By the end of this tutorial, you'll have a solid foundation for building your FPS game using Roblox Studio.

Step 1: Setting Up Roblox Studio

• Download and Install Roblox Studio

  • If you haven't already, download Roblox Studio from the Roblox website and install it on your computer.

• Create a New Project

  • Open Roblox Studio and select "New" to create a new project.
  • Choose a template that suits FPS games, such as the "Baseplate" template.

• Access the Rig Builder

  • Note that the Rig Builder has moved. Find it in the avatar tab located at the top, next to the plugins.

Step 2: Import Gun Models

• Download Gun Models

  • Visit the Comprehensive Gun Kit link provided to access various gun models: Comprehensive Gun Kit.

• Import the Models into Your Project

  • After downloading the models, go back to Roblox Studio.
  • Use the "Insert" menu to add the gun models into your game.

Step 3: Install Essential Plugins

• Rig Edit Lite

  • Download Rig Edit Lite from this link: Rig Edit Lite.

• Auto Scale

  • Install Auto Scale from here: Auto Scale.

• Blender Animation Importer

  • Use the Blender Animation Importer available here: Blender Animation Importer.
  • Don’t forget to also install the Blender plugin version from this link: Blender Plugin.

• Camera Locker

  • Download the Camera Locker plugin from here: Camera Locker.

Step 4: Create Your Game Environment

• Design the Map

  • Use the built-in tools in Roblox Studio to design your game map.
  • Consider adding obstacles, cover, and interesting terrain to enhance gameplay.

• Set Up Spawn Points

  • Add spawn locations for players in various parts of your map.
  • Make sure to test the spawn points to ensure players spawn correctly.

Conclusion

You have completed the initial setup for your FPS game in Roblox Studio. You’ve learned how to set up the environment, import gun models, and use essential plugins. As you progress, consider exploring more advanced techniques, such as scripting behaviors for your guns and player interactions. For further learning, stay tuned for upcoming tutorials on game mechanics and advanced features. Happy game developing!